Winchester Model 70: Extreme Weather SS

This is the first of the 2008 rifles I am covering (during 2008).

Accuracy under all conditons. The Bell and Carlson™ composite stock features a textured charcoal grey matte finish for rugged good looks and improved grip in adverse conditions. The Pachmayr® Decelerator® pad helps take the felt recoil bite out of high performance magnum cartridges.
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The claw extractor offers Controlled Round Feeding so the cartridge may be easily withdrawn from the chamber at any point after it leaves the magazine. The cartridge feed lips are part of the receiver for improved reliability and greater durability. The classic three-position safety offers both on safe and fire positions, plus a middle position that locks the firing pin yet still allows the bolt to be operated, providing a greater margin of safety when checking the chamber condition or unloading. The Extreme Weather SS’s free floating, fluted stainless barrel is made in the same factory as those found on U.S. military rifles and machine guns, and features a recessed target crown to help protect the rifling.

1 MOA accuracy with superior optics and match ammo under ideal conditions can be expected from the Extreme Weather SS.

.308 Model (Also available in .270, .30-06, .300 Win Mag, 270 WSM, 300 WSM and 325 WSM):

Magazine Capacity: 5
Barrel Length 22″
Nominal Overall Length: 41″
Nominal Length of Pull: 13 3/4″
Nominal Drop at Comb: 1/2″
Nominal Drop at Heel: 1/2″
Nominal Weight: 6 lbs. 12 oz.
Rate of Twist: 1 turn in 12″
Metal Finish: Stainless Steel
Stock / Grip: Bell and Carlson premium composite stock
Retail: $1,149

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3 Responses to “Winchester Model 70: Extreme Weather SS”

  1. Kellyon 09 May 2009 at 4:42 am link comment

    I picked up the Extreme Weather 30-06 the other day, first one I’ve seen anywhere. They have done a lot right withthis package, a few spots could have been better finished. It is a very compelling light tactical package, waiting for Leupold Mark 2 scope and will report how it shoots.

  2. Johnon 11 May 2009 at 4:18 am link comment

    I also purchased this rifle in a 30-06 configuration. As Kelly mentioned above, the finish needed a few touch ups. I brought to my local refinishing gunny, and he cleaned it up perfectly. Nothing major minor blemishes in final polishing of stainless steel. I mounted a Bushnell 3-9X50 Firefly Elite 3200 series scope. Perfect 8 1/4 pound configuration with scope and mounts. Bolt is smooth and crisp. I will report back in the next few weeks once I make it to the range. Can hardly wait! Overall build quality is second to none. I was able to get through my local Cabela’s. It was my understanding that they had several on hand in the distribution center in Nebraska. So you may still be able to get one in .30-06 or other caliber. If this rifle performs as I think it will, then I will be headed for a .338 Win Mag model 70 very soon!

  3. Tezon 02 Aug 2009 at 12:46 am link comment

    Thanks for the report.

    When is the 338WM FN due to hit the streets?

    One in FW or EW would do me ;)

    Cheers

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